Karol: The Pope, The Man
Karol, un Papa rimasto uomo
This highly acclaimed feature film on Pope John Paul II was filmed on location in Italy and Poland. Focusing on the papacy of John Paul and the tremendous impact he had on the Church and the world, Karol: The Pope, The Man stars actor Piotr Adamczyk in a deeply moving portrayal of the beloved pontiff. It is the powerful true story of a charismatic spiritual leader who helped bring down Communism, renewed the life of the Church, greatly impacted youth worldwide with love for Christ, and a Pope who reached out to other religions and world leaders with a message of peace and love. Also stars Raoul Bova (Saint Francis), Michele Placido (Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth) and Adriana Asti as Mother Teresa. The beautiful film score is by legendary film composer Ennio Morricone.
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Cast
Leslie Hope
as Julia Ritter
Fabrice Scott
as Jerzy Popieluszko
Daniela Giordano
as Tobiana Sobótka
Małgorzata Bela
as Hanna Tuszynska
Pietro Ragusa
as Vadim Belijaev
Piotr Adamczyk
as John Paul II
Michele Placido
as Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Alberto Cracco
as Agostino Casaroli
Adriana Asti
as Madre Teresa di Calcutta
Carlos Kaniowsky
as Oscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez
Paolo Maria Scalondro
as Wojciech Jaruzelski
Lech Mackiewicz
as Stefan Wyszynski
Mario Prosperi
as Angelo Sodano
Raoul Bova
as Padre Thomas
Reinhard Zich
as Lukasz Riedel
Dariusz Kwaśnik
as Dr. Renato Buzzonetti, Stanislaw Dziwisz
Alkis Zanis
as Ali Agca
Sergey Petrov
as Vladimir A. Krijusckov
Stefano Fregni
as Regista
Timothy Martin
as Padre Tomas Maputu